Chen Li Shu had initially thought this would be a minor disturbance, but before one wave had subsided, another emerged. Soon, she received news that her company's charity event was a sham, all a publicity stunt to make money.
Chen Li Shu received a document showing her company's stock plummeting, with many cooperative clients even choosing to cease business dealings.
Shu Se Group's reputation took a nosedive, while Xin Xin Group, their long-time rival, gained public support during this time.
Su Nian, looking at the newspaper, frowned and said, "Madam, do you think Zhang Bin might have colluded with the person in charge of Xin Xin Group?
The situation has escalated so much, and Zhang Bin hasn't taken any action, letting the rumors spread. He hasn't even called to discuss it with you. This fellow has likely betrayed you!"
Chen Li Shu already knew, didn't she? Whether he had colluded with Xin Xin Group was no longer important. This was the perfect opportunity for a complete overhaul and to put an end to everything that had happened recently.
With that thought, Chen Li Shu set the newspaper aside. Just as she was about to call Zhou Kun to prepare and offer help when needed, her phone rang.
The number displayed on the screen was from a company shareholder. An ominous premonition crept into her heart. Chen Li Shu answered the call to hear a hurried inquiry from the other end: "President Chen, you've heard the rumors outside, haven't you? Many people are starting to resist the company's products, and numerous customers have called to cancel orders. The products might end up unsold.
If this situation continues, the company's collapse is only a matter of time. Do you have any good solutions? If you cannot salvage the company's revenue, we will have to proceed with the plan discussed at the shareholders' meeting."
These people were faster than she had anticipated. They had a solution immediately after the incident occurred. Chen Li Shu was curious about who had organized the shareholders' meeting, realizing this was a well-planned move!
She propped her chin with one hand, suppressing her anger, and asked with a tone not much different from usual, "Tell me, what is your plan?"
The shareholder who called did not detect the anomaly in Chen Li Shu's tone. Hearing her question, he replied honestly, "We found that what happened these past two days was too sudden, as if it was directly targeting you.
The result of the discussion among several shareholders is that they hope you will 'abdicate' and move behind the scenes, entrusting the company's management to Zhang Bin for now. After the storm passes, you can gradually reappear in the public eye.
You can also use this break to find out who the person behind these schemes against you is. President Chen, Mr. Zhang is truly a loyal employee. At the first sign of trouble, he found us and said he was willing to bear the blame for this period."
A casual compliment from the shareholder made Chen Li Shu's anger uncontrollable. She said coldly to the shareholder on the phone, "Zhang Bin has quite the nerve! I will personally deal with this matter when I return to the company. Until I arrive, no one is to make any rash moves."
After speaking, Chen Li Shu hung up the phone, got up, and hurried out of her home.
Hearing the commotion, Li Xiu Lan ran out of her room. Watching Chen Li Shu's departing figure, she frowned and murmured, "Why is this child always so rushed? Did something happen?"
After murmuring, Li Xiu Lan was about to call Gu Xing Dong to look after his wife when the doorbell rang.
She went to the door and turned the handle. As the door opened, a woman, heavily wrapped, entered the house with Yi Cheng and Xiao Bai, then impatiently closed the door.
"You..."
"Shh!" The woman placed a finger on her lips, signaling for silence. After putting the two children down, she removed the mask from her face.
Seeing the woman's true appearance, Li Xiu Lan's vigilant gaze turned to confusion. She frowned and asked, "Sister, what are you doing? The children are still in school. Why did you bring them back?"
Li Xiu Li did not rush to answer Li Xiu Lan's question. Instead, she walked to the dining table, poured herself a glass of water with practiced ease, and after drinking it quickly, slowly began to speak, "You don't know that a major incident has happened at your home? If the two children weren't picked up from kindergarten, I'm afraid some people would do them harm!"
Li Xiu Lan asked somewhat confusedly, "Sister, what strange things are you talking about?"
"Your daughter-in-law's company has problems! The clothing company has angered many people by not allocating funds for charity as required. Many are saying Chen Li Shu is a black-hearted merchant, deliberately using charity as a guise to make money for the company.
If it were just this, people wouldn't be surrounding the company! The main issue is that her sausage factory also encountered problems. Many people who ate sausages from her factory suffered from vomiting and diarrhea due to food poisoning and were hospitalized.
With all these things combined, the victims have started coming to demand justice. When I arrived just now, I saw more than twenty people gathered not far from your doorstep. I was afraid these people might go to the kindergarten to harm the children, so I picked them up for you."
As her words fell, Li Xiu Li patted Li Xiu Lan's hand and then, feigning regret, complained, "I thought Chen Li Shu was quite smart usually, why is she so foolish to do such wicked things?"
When Li Xiu Lan heard the words "wicked things," she subtly withdrew her hand. She pursed her lips and calmly corrected, "Li Shu is not that kind of person. There must be some misunderstanding."
Seeing Li Xiu Lan's persistence, Li Xiu Li persuaded her gradually, "Whether it's a misunderstanding or not is not up to us. The evidence is right in front of everyone. Chen Li Shu's actions have already broken the law! I've asked, and if this matter is not resolved properly, she might end up in jail!
After the incident happened, I started thinking, Chen Li Shu's influence is gone. Have you considered letting her divorce Gu Xing Dong? If she divorces now, she can still get half of his property. Later, after a divorce, she will get nothing.
With this money, you can raise the two children to adulthood. Gu Xing Dong cannot be looked down upon by his subordinates in the army, and your family's life won't be affected by Chen Li Shu's troubles, making you live in constant fear!"
Li Xiu Lan was not swayed by Li Xiu Li's persuasion. She snorted coldly and stated resolutely, "We are a family. What do you mean by 'affected' or 'not affected'? Sister, we will resolve this together, so you don't need to worry about it!"